Westside Watershed Resource Center

Volunteer Opportunity Learn about how native and invasive plants impact our watersheds in different ways while learning how to remove English ivy. About the Program The Westside Watershed Resource Center inspires action and awareness on behalf of watershed health. By participating in this hands-on restoration event, habitat and water quality will be improved in both Pendleton Creek and the greater Fanno Creek watershed. About the Project We’ll focus on removing English ivy along Pendleton Creek and freeing native plants and trees from its grip. We’ll be working on uneven ground, so please wear closed-toed, sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Tools, gloves, instruction, and refreshments will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle. This event will happen rain or shine. Children 10+ are welcome, if accompanied by an attentive adult. Youth 16+ may attend independently with parent permission. Accessibility: This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. Questions? For more information, please contact Seth Healy at [email protected] or 503-865-6759. →Volunteers can sign up here Project Requirements Requirements Age: Volunteers must be 10+; under 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Notices Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. After you express interest, the partner will contact you with next steps and confirmation details. Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity.

Volunteer Opportunity Help improve habitat at this important natural area that Pendleton Creek runs through About the Program The Westside Watershed Resource Center inspires action and awareness on behalf of watershed health. By participating in this restoration event, volunteers will directly support this mission through hands-on service that improves the health of the Fanno Creek watershed, while learning how English ivy and other introduced species impact native ecosystems and watershed health. About the Project Join the Portland Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and Westside Watershed Resource Center to help improve habitat at this important natural area that Pendleton Creek runs through. Next to Cedar Sinai Park, Portland's only Jewish senior living facility, is a network of trails. These trails, enjoyed by senior residents and neighbors, are in need of clean up and regular maintenance. The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland has formed a volunteer clean-up crew to meet on a regular basis to keep the trails clear of trash and debris, remove invasive ivy, and restore parts of the trail affected by graffiti. These short work parties will have a major cumulative impact! We will be working on uneven ground, so please wear closed toed, sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Tools, gloves, and instruction will be provided. Ages: Children 10+ are welcome, if accompanied by an attentive adult. Youth 16+ may attend independently with parent permission. Accessibility: This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. Questions? For more information, please contact Seth Healy at [email protected] or 503-865-6759. →Register here: https://jewishportland.org/al-lewin-legacy-trail-clean-up-crew Project Requirements Requirements Volunteers must be 10 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity; any volunteer under age 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone.

Volunteer Opportunity Connect with nature and help remove English ivy at this important natural area. About the Program The Westside Watershed Resource Center inspires action and awareness on behalf of watershed health. By participating in this restoration event, volunteers will directly support this mission through hands-on service that improves the health of the Fanno Creek watershed. About the Project Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Westside Watershed Resource Center to help improve habitat at this important natural area that Fanno Creek runs through. Volunteers will learn about the benefits of native plants and how introduced species can negatively impact native ecosystems and watershed health. During this event, we will be removing invasive species at this Portland Parks & Recreation natural area that Fanno Creek runs through on its way to the Tualatin River. This is a great way to connect with nature and make a difference. We will be working on uneven ground, so please wear closed toed, sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Tools, gloves, instruction, and refreshments will be provided! Children 10+ are welcome, if accompanied by an attentive adult. Youth 16+ may attend independently with parent permission. Please note that the short path to where we will be working is a little steep. Accessibility: This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. Please note: there is a short, steep, and narrow section of the trail to get to the site. Questions? For more information, please contact Seth Healy at [email protected] or 503-865-6759. Project Requirements Requirements Volunteers must be 10 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity; any volunteer under age 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. All volunteers under 18 are required to bring a Youth Volunteer Release Form signed by their parent or legal guardian. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project. If you plan to bring children or guests you MUST reserve slots for them. The best way to do this is to create a Volunteer Team, then sign up your team for this project. IMPORTANT NOTE: You are responsible for ensuring that everyone signed up through your team attends - only sign up team members who have confirmed their availability. Teams that repeatedly sign up, but do not show up or show up with fewer volunteers than they signed up, may be removed. To add or remove team members from a project, click on "My Account" and then "My Teams," above.

Volunteer Opportunity Let's remove invasive plants and improve the habitat along Quail Creek! About the Program The Westside Watershed Resource Center inspires action and awareness on behalf of watershed health. By participating in this restoration event, volunteers will directly support this mission through hands-on service that improves the health of the Quail Creek and the greater Tryon Creek watershed. About the Project Join the Quail Park neighborhood and Westside Watershed Resource Center in removing invasive plant species like English ivy and laurel along a section of Quail Creek. Quail Creek is a year-round flowing stream that flows into Tryon Creek. This is a great way to connect with nature and make a difference. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring your own water bottle. Tools, gloves, and refreshments will be provided! Children 10+ are welcome, if accompanied by an attentive adult. Youth 16+ may attend independently with parent permission. Accessibility: This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. Questions? For more information, please contact Seth Healy at [email protected] or 503-865-6759. →Volunteers can sign up here Project Requirements Requirements Age: Volunteers must be 10+; under 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Notices Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. After you express interest, the partner will contact you with next steps and confirmation details. Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity.

Volunteer Opportunity Help improve habitat at this important natural area that Pendleton Creek runs through About the Program The Westside Watershed Resource Center inspires action and awareness on behalf of watershed health. By participating in this restoration event, volunteers will directly support this mission through hands-on service that improves the health of the Fanno Creek watershed, while learning how English ivy and other introduced species impact native ecosystems and watershed health. About the Project Join the Portland Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and Westside Watershed Resource Center to help improve habitat at this important natural area that Pendleton Creek runs through. Next to Cedar Sinai Park, Portland's only Jewish senior living facility, is a network of trails. These trails, enjoyed by senior residents and neighbors, are in need of clean up and regular maintenance. The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland has formed a volunteer clean-up crew to meet on a regular basis to keep the trails clear of trash and debris, remove invasive ivy, and restore parts of the trail affected by graffiti. These short work parties will have a major cumulative impact! We will be working on uneven ground, so please wear closed toed, sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Tools, gloves, and instruction will be provided. Ages: Children 10+ are welcome, if accompanied by an attentive adult. Youth 16+ may attend independently with parent permission. Accessibility: This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. Questions? For more information, please contact Seth Healy at [email protected] or 503-865-6759. →Register here: https://jewishportland.org/al-lewin-legacy-trail-clean-up-crew Project Requirements Requirements Volunteers must be 10 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity; any volunteer under age 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone.

Volunteer Opportunity Help improve habitat at this important natural area that Pendleton Creek runs through About the Program The Westside Watershed Resource Center inspires action and awareness on behalf of watershed health. By participating in this restoration event, volunteers will directly support this mission through hands-on service that improves the health of the Fanno Creek watershed, while learning how English ivy and other introduced species impact native ecosystems and watershed health. About the Project Join the Portland Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and Westside Watershed Resource Center to help improve habitat at this important natural area that Pendleton Creek runs through. Next to Cedar Sinai Park, Portland's only Jewish senior living facility, is a network of trails. These trails, enjoyed by senior residents and neighbors, are in need of clean up and regular maintenance. The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland has formed a volunteer clean-up crew to meet on a regular basis to keep the trails clear of trash and debris, remove invasive ivy, and restore parts of the trail affected by graffiti. These short work parties will have a major cumulative impact! We will be working on uneven ground, so please wear closed toed, sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Tools, gloves, and instruction will be provided. Ages: Children 10+ are welcome, if accompanied by an attentive adult. Youth 16+ may attend independently with parent permission. Accessibility: This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. Questions? For more information, please contact Seth Healy at [email protected] or 503-865-6759. →Register here: https://jewishportland.org/al-lewin-legacy-trail-clean-up-crew Project Requirements Requirements Volunteers must be 10 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity; any volunteer under age 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone.